Laura Orlando > Herbert Smith Freehills LLP > Milan, Italy > Lawyer Profile

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP‘s practice is recommended for its strength in IP disputes, including infringement actions against generic drug manufacturers. The team is also noted for its experience in mandates involving the rules governing commercial relationships with hospitals and healthcare practitioners (HCP). Practice head Laura Orlando often appears before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on behalf of global pharma companies; Orlando is well-known for her expertise in patent lifecycle management and data exclusivity. Sara Balice is a seasoned litigator with vast knowledge of cross-border SPC and patent cases, often assisting originator companies in cases against generic companies, while Enrico Maria Mancuso leads the firm’s corporate crime team, often advising on bid-rigging and internal investigations. Frederico Bracalente is a key name for white-collar and corporate crime work, with a strong focus on corruption and tax-related crime, and Martina Maffei is well-versed in both contentious and non-contentious IP work within the life sciences sector, often advising on marketing issues.

Strongly focused on the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, the intellectual property and copyright team at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is noted for its activity in complex and often cross-border patent litigation. Led by ‘outstanding’ patents expert and life sciences specialist Laura Orlando, the team also boasts strong competencies in trade mark and copyright matters, contentious and otherwise. Other key team members include seasoned IP litigator Pietro Pouché, and ‘versatile’ Sara Balice, who is also an experienced patent litigation specialist. Annamaria Algieri is a key contact for non-contentious trade mark advisory work, Giulia Maienza and Spartak Kodra both come highly recommended for a range of litigious services, and Martina Maffei boasts notable experience aiding clients in the life sciences and food sectors. Emily Bottle is another name to note.